Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-21
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CITY AND VICINITY.

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was placed in charge of the Office. Two
new hands were employed.
A woman named McGulion of Cherry
street was arraigncd in the City Court
Wednesday on the charge of intoXicaton
and disorderly conduct, and Judge Hare
fined her S. and costs
An exchange says that merchants may
Keep the frost from their store windows
by rubbing them twice a week with Il
cloth dipped in glycerine. The remedy is
simple one and easily tried
Our admirable fire department won new
laurels last Friday; and our city water
works demonstrated afresh their value.
Everybody sleeps more soundly for the
knowledge that our city possesses such
efficient protection against fire.
About % members of the f han Allen
Engine company, of which he was menu
Der, attended in n body the funeral of the
late John Ltmor, which was held from
st. Josephs church FIR day forenoon.
The iuterment took place in St Joseph's
cemetery.
II. a. :. Walker have in contemplation
the erection of a new four story block on
their Bank street property. Should they
decide upon building it the lower floor
will be devoted 10 stores and the three
upper floors will he finished in flats.
School district clerks should remember
that their birth aud death records must be
handed in to the town clerk before the
first of February, rs those who neglect to
comply with the registration laws are
liable to a fine of five dollars.
Hon w l.. Burnap delivered an inter
estng lecture before the High school Mon
day Afternoon. He spoke of the ad-
minstration of justice and kindred sub
jeCts III Il manner that commanded the
close attention of his auditors and the ad
dress was replete with profitable intOrma-
ton.
&. NJ Delaney now has about 30 men
engaged ON the inferior of his hUtel and
the work Is being pushed with the great
est rapidity Gas and other pipes are be-
ing put ~, the electrician IS engaged on
the Call bell system, lathng and plaster
ing are IN progress, aud III fact all parts of
the work seem to be going on simultane-
ously.
Considerable interest has been awaken
ed with reference to the Ethans banquet
at st. Adams Monday night, and the
prospect is good for "A large attendance.
Mine host Merrifield gave splendid salts
faction last season, and he can be depend
ed upon to Guido his former effort this
time.
The opinion is increasing among the
prominent horse breeders of the state that
the next exhibition OF the Vermont Horse
breeder, association Will be held at How
ard Park. rhey say that the track is
much De tier than that at the Rutland fair
grounds, while the accommodations for
the horses are UNNECESSARILY superior.
Secretary Wright Of the Poultry asso-
citation Is receiving large numbers of let
tiers daily fro n breed arS announcing their
intention oi exhibiting poultry at the
coming exhibition. The lis, includes many
of the largest and best Known breeders in
New England and the outlook is that the
show Will be the best ever held Dy the as
soClatIou.
The regular meeting of the Sons of Vet
GRAMS was held Tuesday, with good
ATTENDANCE and interesting exercises. Gen.
William Wells in honor of whom the
camp was named and Commander Trick
of stanlaId Post, were present and made
interesting remarks. There were asO
many other veterans in attendance
The Coastiug club held a meeting Satur-
day night and voted in II new members.
President Ballard read letters Of invita-
ton from the Orange, y J., club, the
Cote st. Antoine club of Montreal and a
second invitation To visit Rutland. The
Orange club sent five honorary badges of
scarlet ribbon adorned with silver stars.
The chances are that the room opposite
the Howard Relief hail in Exchange block
will be placed at the disposal of the V NJ
Z. a. for reading room. The location is
central, and If the association continue to
hold their meetings in Grand Army hail il
would seem no more convenient arrange
ment under the circumstances could be
made.
A package was sent from Milwaukee to
resident of Burlington by express before
Christmas, but it did not put in an appear
ance at this office and the express people
have been looking for it ever since Owing
to their perfect system it has just been
discovered at Troy, y. Y, although the
tag with the address had been torn of ac
cidentally.
still night not severely cold, roofs
covered with "a foot of snow, and snow
falling steady-were the conditions under
which Strongs building burned. The
owner of the surrounding property cannot
be too thankful that such was the case
A south or west wind would have made
wild work for the blocks on Church and
College streets.
A l3-years old son of Representative
Morse of Barre, ran away from home Fri
day. He was seen in this city sun
day, but no trace of him can be found
since. Young Morse was we'll dressed
when he lett Barre, and is boy of
prepOssessng appearance. He is bright
looking has large black eyes, and wore "a
dark overcoat and plush cap,
An order was given Tuesday to the